Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontinan a try. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 407 calories, 16g of protein, and 13g of fat. A mixture of pepper, penne, sausage, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring 6 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente, stirring occasionally.
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Drain.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Remove casing from the sausage.
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Add sausage to Dutch oven; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble.
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Add leek; cook 2 minutes or until leek is soft, stirring frequently.
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Add cabbage; cook 2 minutes or until cabbage wilts, stirring frequently.
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Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
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Add pasta to Dutch oven, tossing well to coat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, or until pasta is al dente.
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Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
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Serve immediately.

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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score9
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